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17/10/1986 Drama 1h 59m
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The Hustler isn't what he used to be. But he has the next best thing. A kid who is.

Overview

Former pool hustler "Fast Eddie" Felson decides he wants to return to the game by taking a pupil. He meets talented but green Vincent Lauria and proposes a partnership. As they tour pool halls, Eddie teaches Vincent the tricks of scamming, but he eventually grows frustrated with Vincent's showboat antics, leading to an argument and a falling-out. Eddie takes up playing again and soon crosses paths with Vincent as an opponent.

  1. Martin Scorsese

    Director

Top billed cast

  1. Paul Newman

    Eddie Felson

  2. Tom Cruise

    Vincent Lauria

  3. Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio

    Carmen

  4. Helen Shaver

    Janelle

  5. John Turturro

    Julian

  6. Bill Cobbs

    Orvis

  7. Forest Whitaker

    Amos

  8. Keith McCready

    Grady Seasons

  9. Elizabeth Bracco

    Diane at Bar

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Reviews

A review by CinemaSerf
Written by CinemaSerf on 2022-06-09
Following on from the enjoyable "Hustler" (1961), Paul Newman's "Eddie" takes the cocky but green pool player "Vincent" (Tom Cruise") under his wing so he can teach him how to win and to win big. Initially hostile to the idea, "Vincent" realises his opportunity and pretty quickly the pair are on a tour of the country's pool halls trying to raise enough money to stake their entry in a tournament of champions. Newman is on great form here. His portrayal of the formerly invincible player is strong and nuanced. He knows he is not as good as he once was, but is he now vicariously living through his...read the rest
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Status
Released

Original Language
English

Budget
$13,800,000.00

Revenue
$52,293,982.00

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